Cassandra Girl

Popularity: #510 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: shining upon man; Latin: prophetess

Historical & Cultural Background

Cassandra is derived from the Greek name Kassandra, which is associated with the mythological figure of the same name, a daughter of Priam, the king of Troy. In mythology, she was granted the gift of prophecy but cursed so that no one would believe her predictions. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, gaining popularity in the Western world during the Renaissance. It has also been associated with themes of foresight and tragedy.

Trend Summary

Cassandra has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1990s and gradually declining since.

Similar Names

Camilla, Calista, Catriona, Catalina, Celia, Cynthia

Variants

  • Kassandra
  • Cassie

International Variants

  • Cassandra (English)
  • Kassandra (German)
  • Kassandre (French)
  • Cáscara (Spanish)

Famous people named Cassandra

Cassandra Clare is an American author known for her young adult fantasy series, 'The Mortal Instruments.'.

Cassandra Wilson is an American jazz singer-songwriter and producer recognized for her unique blend of jazz, blues, and folk music.

Cassandra Peterson is an American actress and writer best known for her character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.

Cassandra S. Smith is a notable American scientist recognized for her contributions to environmental research.

Fictional characters named Cassandra

Cassandra is a character in the video game series 'God of War,' known for her role as a warrior and daughter of the Spartan king.

Cassandra is a character in the TV series 'The Flash,' who serves as a member of the team with prophetic abilities.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cassandra was first seen in the United States in 1902. Cassandra has ranked as high as #106 nationally which occurred in 1990 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Cassandra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cassandra (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 77
18%
TX 54
13%
NY 30
7%
IL 28
7%
FL 28
7%
PA 18
4%
NC 16
4%
AZ 15
4%
NJ 15
4%
OH 14
3%
MD 14
3%
GA 13
3%
IN 12
3%
TN 12
3%
VA 11
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19025
19065
19126
19135
19149
191512
19167
19177
19188
19197
192011
19216
19227
19235
19246
19258
19267
19279
192811
19296
193012
193110
193210
19338
19348
193516
193619
193722
193827
193932
194049
194142
1942185
1943241
1944264
1945238
1946289
1947378
1948441
1949533
1950639
1951689
1952624
1953596
1954634
1955717
1956805
19571,003
1958939
19591,046
19601,279
19611,450
19621,533
19631,649
19641,588
19651,562
19661,595
19671,644
19682,303
19692,162
19702,601
19712,377
19722,126
19731,816
19741,727
19751,587
19761,355
19771,672
19781,812
19791,945
19802,109
19812,855
19824,664
19834,005
19844,583
19854,727
19864,989
19874,555
19885,726
19896,698
19907,054
19916,408
19926,312
19935,420
19945,061
19954,451
19964,017
19974,097
19983,813
19993,729
20003,305
20012,835
20022,732
20032,334
20041,973
20051,867
20061,559
20071,327
20081,184
20091,013
2010979
2011779
2012743
2013663
2014602
2015616
2016544
2017499
2018446
2019492
2020440
2021497
2022453
2023457
2024485